Colts' 2018 training camp preview: OT Anthony Castonzo

If there has been one thing constant about the Indianapolis Colts offensive line, it has been that left tackle Anthony Castonzo has been holding down the position since arriving in 2011.

After the Colts used the No. 22 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft to take the left tackle out of Boston College, he immediately became a starter on the offensive line.

Since being selected, Castonzo has missed just seven games throughout his career and though his play has been inconsistent at times, he’s been a cornerstone of the unit for years.

Castonzo enjoyed a solid season in 2017, despite the entire offensive line allowing the most sacks in the league. The 29-year-old, himself, attributed six sacks allowed to the unit but the Colts seem to have a promising left side of the offensive line with the addition of Quenton Nelson at guard.

Castonzo still has two more years on his contract, which runs through 2019 and if he continues to work on his consistency, he will likely see it through. If Chris Ballard has made anything clear, no player is safe from being cut, though Castonzo likely doesn’t have to worry about that.

Bottom line: Entering training camp, Castonzo will be anchoring the left tackle spot, looking to protect the blindside of Andrew Luck or Jacoby Brissett. He’s been solid and the Colts are hoping he can be a veteran leader while they look to improve the unit as a whole.

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